Month: September 2025
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Athletics
Kambundji Surprised and Proud After Beating Amusan to Win World Title
Swiss hurdler Ditaji Kambundji said she was surprised but proud after beating Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan to win gold in the…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan Proud to Represent Nigeria After World Championship Silver
Tobi Amusan says she feels proud and honoured to represent Nigeria after winning a silver medal in the women’s 100m…
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Champions League
Mbappe Not Worried About Winning Champions League – Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso says Kylian Mbappe is not feeling any pressure to win the Champions League right away,…
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9ja Flavour
NFF President to Attend Nigeria National League AGM in Kaduna
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, will on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, lead other board…
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Off the Pitch
Samuel Umtiti Retires from Football at 31
Former Barcelona and France defender Samuel Umtiti has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31, SportsRation reports.…
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Athletics
Tobi Amusan Wins Silver Medal In World Athletics Championship 100m Hurdles
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, her…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Champions League: Buruk Confident Osimhen Will Be Ready for Frankfurt Clash
Galatasaray coach Orkan Buruk is hopeful that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will be fit in time for their UEFA…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Onuachu Slams Turkish League After Disallowed Goal in Defeat to Fenerbahçe
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu has expressed anger at the refereeing during Trabzonspor’s 1-0 loss to Fenerbahçe on Sunday night.…
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Flying Eagles
Flying Eagles Hit by Key Withdrawals as Final U-20 World Cup Squad Named
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will head to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile without some of their top young…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Lookman Back in Training as He Looks to Rebuild Future at Atalanta
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has returned to full training with Atalanta after the September international break, signalling a fresh…
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World Cup qualifiers
World Cup Qualifiers: FIFA Sanction Raises Anxiety for South Africa After CAS Ruling
South African football fans are worried after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s punishment against Equatorial Guinea…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Victor Boniface bags assist on Werder Bremen debut
Nigeria international Victor Boniface made a bright start to his Werder Bremen career, providing an assist in their 4–0 win…
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Man Utd
Bruno Fernandes sends message to Manchester United teammates after heavy City loss
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has called on his teammates to “take more risks and be braver” after their heavy…
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9ja Flavour
Ahmed Musa scores as Kano Pillars beat Rangers
Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa returned from injury with a match-winning goal as Kano Pillars earned their first victory…
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Off the Pitch
NPFL Match Official Confirmed Dead in Lagos
The Referee Assessor for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Ikorodu City FC and Barau FC, Rachael Enagbare…
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Athletics
Kanyinsola Ajayi breaks 18-years Nigerian Curse after reaching World Athletics Championships 100m Final
Nigeria’s sprinting revival has taken a historic leap forward as Kanyinsola Ajayi stormed into the men’s 100m final at the…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Why Samuel Chukwueze Was Left Out of Fulham Squad vs Leeds
Fulham manager Marco Silva has explained why new signing Samuel Chukwueze was not included in the squad for their 1-0…
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Chelsea
Former Liverpool defender questions Tosin Adarabioyo’s performance in Brentford Vs Chelsea
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has raised concerns about Chelsea’s defending in their 2-2 draw against Brentford on Saturday, singling…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Uche Draws Inspiration from Palace Fans After Premier League Debut
Crystal Palace’s summer signing, Christantus Uche, has revealed that the passionate Selhurst Park crowd is his biggest motivation after making…
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Chelsea
Brentford 2-2 Chelsea: Blues held in thrilling Premier League match
Chelsea were denied victory at the Gtech Community Stadium after Brentford grabbed a dramatic injury-time equaliser, cancelling out fine goals…
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9ja Flavour
Gov. Umo Eno Commits to Sports Development, Splashes Millions on Medalists as Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Closes
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to sports and tourism development, while rewarding medalists…
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Other Sports
Flick blasts Spain over Lamine Yamal injury management
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has strongly criticized the Spanish national team after teenager Lamine Yamal returned injured from international duty.…
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Off the Pitch
Amusan blasts Nigeria’s Athletics federation in Tokyo
Tobi Amusan has slammed the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, accusing officials of…
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Off the Pitch
Barcelona Confirm Injury Setback for Lamine Yamal
Barcelona confirmed that teenage star Lamine Yamal is sidelined with discomfort in the pubic area. The 17-year-old forward cannot train…
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Football
Arsenal’s New Signings Shine in 3-0 Win Over Nottingham Forest
Arsenal continued their strong start to the season with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Mixed Night for Oshoala and Nnadozie in Saudi Arabia and England
It was a night of contrasting fortunes for Nigeria’s top women’s football stars, as Asisat Oshoala shone on her Saudi…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Arokodare Set for Wolves Debut Against Newcastle
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare is expected to start for Wolverhampton Wanderers when they face Newcastle United at St James’…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Werder Bremen Coach Surprised by Victor Boniface’s Impressive Start
Werder Bremen manager Steffen Horst has said he is pleasantly surprised by how well Victor Boniface has performed since joining…
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9ja Flavour
2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival Set for Colourful Closing Ceremony on Saturday
After a week of intense sporting action across 18 events, with athletes representing all 31 local government areas of Akwa…
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Athletics
World Athletics Championships 2025: What to Expect in Tokyo
The 2025 World Athletics Championships land in Tokyo, Japan from September 13 to 21, bringing the world’s top athletes to…
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